Boston College asks students to select one prompt (out of four) to respond to in 400 words or less (prompts below). So what will you write about? Art, community, a contemporary problem, or character formation? CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to give you all the information you need to select a […]
The University of Georgia asks students to write two application essays of 200-300 words. The first prompt is set in stone, and for the second essay, applicants can choose one of four prompts to respond to [prompts below]. CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to tell you everything you need to know […]
The 2019-20 Common App website is live with a whole new look! See the video index below to jump to a particular section of this in-depth tutorial from the experts at College Essay Advisors, or watch the whole thing to learn all about how to navigate the most popular college application platform. This step-by-step walkthrough […]
Structuring a winning college admissions essay is hard. Should you start with the ending and then catch the reader up? Or throw them head first into the action and explain later? And where exactly should you put all of great sentences, you’ve come up with thus far? In this video, we’ll teach you everything you […]
You have amazing ideas on the page, and now you want to mold these thoughts and concepts into the first semblance of a draft — but how?! With an outline, of course! If you are equipped with a topic and some freewrites but still don’t know how to structure your story, this video will teach […]
The challenge of short answer questions lies half in generating honest, unique and clever ideas, and the other in being concise. The purpose of additional info essays is to provide admissions with an explanation for a drop in grades, low test scores, or prolonged absences. Both of these essay types need to be handled with […]
In this video, CEA shows you how to find big patterns in your freewrites and brainstorming notes. Once you identify the prevailing themes and messages in your writing, it’s much easier to decide which sentences, ideas, and metaphors will enhance your personal essay and which ones belong on the cutting room floor!
Not sure what to do with your brainstorming notes and freewriting? This video will show you how to focus on both breadth and depth while writing your Common App personal statement or school-specific supplemental essays. Build a strong foundation for your college essay by watching this tutorial!
The University of Texas: Austin application is a beast unto itself, with a slew of essay prompts (full text below) that ask you to dig into all aspects of your life. From your home life to your future plans, you’re going to have to tell all — and in a way that sets you apart! […]
Emory University asks first-year applicants to write two (2) essays in addition to the personal statement. Applicants must choose one prompt from the “Reflections” category and one prompt from the “Tell us about you” category. CEA’s Founder and Chief Advisor, Stacey Brook, is here to tell you everything you need to know about choosing and […]
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